8 h. ago Tomatoes grow better and taste sweeter if planted next to one flower

Gardening expert Ellen Mary explains why you should plant marigolds near your tomatoes

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10 h. ago Gardening expert shares 'incredibly easy' way to keep wasps at bay

Wasps can ruin summer days with their painful stings, but one gardening expert has shared a natural and affordable way to keep the insects away

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37 h. ago I'm a gardening expert... if you see THREE key warning signs you should call a tree surgeon immediately

The temperature was mild and as is the norm in Hertfordshire by 11pm it was silent.

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3 d. ago UK heatwave: Wildfire, health and drought warnings explained in six key maps

Thursday saw the mercury hit 32C in west London as the country sweltered under an amber heat-health alert

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3 d. ago Garden expert's fence cleaning DIY spray that removes algae, mould and stains

Wooden fences can become easily stained with algae, moss and mould. But one expert has shared a simple hack to remove green streaks without using a pressure washer

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3 d. ago UK heatwave: Wildfire, health and drought warnings explained in five key maps

Thursday saw the mercury hit 32C in west London as the country sweltered under an amber heat-health alert

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3 d. ago Brits issued 24 hour car insurance policy warning as drivers make key mistake

An car insurance expert has revealed the biggest error British motorists make when purchasing protection cover for their vehicle — and it could be costing you an absolute fortune

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4 d. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'do not' warning if they see ladybirds on plants

Ladybirds are a crucial part of keeping plants and natural ecosystems alive, and one gardening expert has shared his crucial advice to anyone who notices them on their plants

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5 d. ago GPs to contact patients with key warning signs of pancreatic cancer

GPs and their teams will look for people over 60 who may have signs of the cancer, such as a recent diagnosis of diabetes and sudden weight loss.

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5 d. ago Gardener names 'cheap tip' to banish ants from your home and garden

Ants can be a real nuisance when they make their way into your home and can encourage other pests like aphids - but one garden expert has shared a cheap and eco-friendly way to get rid of them

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to protect lawns ahead of heatwave

The warm weather can be detrimental to our gardens, but following this expert advice will help prevent it

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6 d. ago Gardening expert shows exactly how you've been mowing your lawn wrong

A gardening expert has revealed a simple trick that can help you achieve a perfectly trimmed lawn - and it seems many people have been doing it wrong for years

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6 d. ago Garden expert's 'easy and convenient' solution to kill weeds instantly

Weeds can be a real nuisance in any garden and one expert has revealed a simple and quick solution to kill them using something you'll likely have in your kitchen cupboard

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7 d. ago Gardening expert names when to prune lavender to encourage 'second flush of flowers'

A gardening expert has shared the best time to prune lavenders so they produce more flowers - and it's sooner than you might think. The secret is to prune them twice a year

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7 d. ago Legal expert reveals which neighbour is responsible for overhanging trees in garden

There are rules you need to follow to avoid getting into trouble when it comes to overhanging trees.

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8 d. ago 'Best place' to put peace lily in homes to keep plants happy and flowering

Peace lilies are a popular houseplant, but many people struggle to get them to flower. A gardening expert has shared the 'best location' to place a peace lily to ensure it blooms beautiful flowers

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8 d. ago DIY expert names 'easiest' and most 'effective' ways to clean your patio

Cleaning a patio is "easy" and can be done using "household essentials", according to Sam Williams, a DIY expert at SGS Engineering, who has shared his top tips to get the best results

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8 d. ago Ants will scurry away if UK households sprinkle 3 kitchen ingredients in gardens

A gardening expert has revealed the secret to keeping ants away from your garden spaces using these simple kitchen ingredients that are most likely in your kitchen.

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9 d. ago Campaigners consider legal action against Scottish government after supreme court gender ruling

For Women Scotland says public discussion around legal definition of women has shifted to debates about toilets policyFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Women Scotland group mulls more legal action after UK supreme court gender ruling

Campaigners say they have spoken to Scottish government about lack of action on prisons and schools guidance amid focus on toiletsFor Women Scotland, the group responsible for April’s landmark supreme court ruling on biological sex, is considering further legal action against the Scottish government as they warned the key motivation for bringing the case was being lost amid debates about policy on toilets.At a fringe event at the Scottish Conservative conference in Edinburgh, the gender critical campaign group’s co-director Susan Smith said there had been “extraordinary pushback” since five judges ruled unanimously that the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act 2010 did not include transgender women who hold gender recognition certificates. Continue reading...

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